Scrub Tech

Company Intro:
At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.

At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees

Overview:
As a Surgery Scrub Technician, your strong detail orientation and multi-tasking skills will be valuable in our fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will utilize your knowledge and skills to support all surgeries including pre-op preparation, patient transportation, sterilization, patient discharge, as well as other support duties.

Responsibilities:

Prepares operating room for surgery, including gathering equipment and supplies, ensuring the operating room is in working order and sterilized for surgery

Assists with washing, shaving and disinfecting of the surgical site

Sets up and maintains the sterile field maintaining sterile technique at all times

Assists with draping, sponging, retracting, passing sterile instruments and sterile supplies to the surgeon, cut sutures, and perform other duties as requested by the surgeon

Supports the surgeon by anticipating needs and have all necessary equipment and instruments available

Assists in the care or disposal of specimens and wound dressing

Helps with the transfer of the patient to and from the operating room

Supports the front desk with answering phones, pulling charts, and other clerical tasks as needed

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED required

Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program

Experience working in a surgical environment; Ophthalmology experience is a plus

Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This is a Safety Sensitive position

Benefits & Perks:
Your health, happiness and your future matters At AVP, we offer everything medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays plus PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more

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